Novel birthday cake sent from Ireland to Iowa
Mra W W Potter received a large decorated birthday cake sent by her daughter from Pampa Texas. The cake traveled from Ireland to America on a song trip and arrived in fine condition to delight the family in Fayette County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. W. Potter
Mra
F. E. Maynard
Pampa
Texas
Ireland
America
Fayette
Belle Plaine
Gander
Clermont
Nelson Hill
Sioux City
Sioux City Stock Yards Company
Sioux City Livesteck Exchange
Belle Fourche
Sioux
Pioneer Rock Church Opens At Ceres Iowa In Historic Ceremony
The Pioneer Rock Church at Ceres Iowa hosted a large crowd from three states for its formal opening and dedication. The event drew over eleven hundred attendees and featured an inaugural program. The church, open to all denominations, plans improvements to welcome tourists and hopes to become a wedding venue akin to the Little Brown Church in Nashua. A first wedding occurred Oct 4, with more anticipated. The site sits on U S Highway 5b, midway between Garnaville and Guttenberg, about a thirty minute drive from Elkader.
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Pioneer Rock
Ceres
Iowa
Nashua
Garnaville
Guttenberg
Elkader
Register
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Choir Program
The Baptist church outlines a Sunday schedule with morning and afternoon services and meetings on November 9 through 13. It lists acts bible study, junior choir, choir rehearsals, and a special program on Sunday November 13 featuring Captain Reuben Hackman, Gertrude Hackman, and other performers, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoél
Brainard
Reuben Hackman
Soto
Gertrude Hackman
Clarence
Lawrence
Muehlethaler
Mabel Rennison
Margaret Erhardt
Edith Zurbriggen
Freddie Lauer
Rie Paper
Otto Kruger
Earl Kiple
Gus Hackman
Mary Muehlethaler
H. Keiser
J. F. Miller
Main Street Town It Became Famous Over Night
A note on how small towns gain world attention overnight through events near them. The piece invites readers to list famous over night towns and compare with Elmo Scott Watson’s feature in The Echo, highlighting forgotten names once common in daily speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
the Echo
Elgin Canning Company Ready to Pay Inland Season
The Elgin Canning Company announces it is ready to pay for sweet care delivered during the 1927 season. Bring scale tickets when settling accounts, and ensure tickets are numbered 1 2e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
The
Elgin Canning Co
Metzger Closing Out Sale Date Changed
George Metzger’s closing out sale has been rescheduled to Friday November 18. A fine lot of Holstein cattle and a complete line of farm implements will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noticve
George Metzger
First Community Club Luncheon a Success in Elgin
The Elgin Community Club held its first luncheon with 28 attendees who enjoyed a meal by Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Evans and heard brief talks. New by laws adopt a yearly meeting on the last Monday in October and elect officers including B. J. Baumgartner as chairman and G. H. Falk as vice chairman. A special business session was set for Wednesday evening November 16 at the town hall. Members urged wider representation from local industries and farmers and invited new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
N. W. Evans
B. J. Baumgartner
G. H. Falk
G. J. Mosby
Sec-Treas
Mel Kohler
0. P. Stoehr
L. G. Lehman
L. B. Carter
Leo Schori
Elgin
Waterville School Case Goes To Trial Over Dances
A Waterville dispute over school dances led to charges against the school board. County Superintendent Peck and deputy John May heard the case last Saturday as pupils faced expulsion for attending dances on school days. The superintendent has the matter under advisement with no decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Peck
John May
Waukon R
Bovine Tubercular Test Petition Heard Today
County board of supervisors meets to hear complaints on placing Fayette county in the eradication area for bovine tuberculosis. Petition signed by 1812 owners and breeders. If uncontested, application will be made to the Secretary of Agriculture. Protests rumored, some alleging false representations as to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
Secretary of Agriculture
State Veterinary Organization
Union
Township Organization Holds Annual Meetings in Fayette County
Farm Bureau units across Fayette County plan November meetings to elect officers and vote on local project funding. Seventeen of twenty townships have set dates while Eden Illyria and Jefferson enter statewide debate on state funding for school expenses. inter township debates to crown county champion team, with discussions likely in December or January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri
Fayette County
Eden
Illyria
Jefferson
Inter Township
Judges crack down on intoxicated drivers in district
The four judges in the district are united against driving while intoxicated. Chris Sanding received a one year penitentiary sentence, a $3800 fine, and license revocation by Judge Edwards at Osage last Friday. The sentence was suspended on payment, but he cannot drive for six months and faces prison if he violates the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Sanding
Edwards
Osage
Funeral Held for McGregor Relative Wyman Robbins
Large crowd of Elgin relatives attended the funeral for Wyman Robbins, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robbins, at McGregor Sumlay. He died near Lamar Colorado while en route to California after a reported abdomen injury from a horse kick. Attendees from the area included J D Shaffer and family, the Francis Robbins family of Oelwein, J C Robbins of Fayette, Mrs. Harry Gilson, and many others from West Union and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
McGregor
Sumlay
Wyman Robbins
James Robbins
California
Lamar
Colorado
J. D. Shaffer
Francis Robbins
Oelwein
J. C. Robbins
Fayette
Harry Gilson
Freemont Ogle
Herve Robbins
Thos. Ogle
Arthur Kelley
Louis Klingman
Ed Klingman
Edward
Leon Layton
Mirs
Amy Layton
Mra
Clarence Hoag
Israel
Ray
Jack Shaffer
Wm. Fredericks
West Union
Elgin C. T. A. Report Highlights 1927 Dairy Averages
The October report shows the association average above September. 387 cows tested yielded 372 lbs milk and 16.4 lbs butterfat. Eighty dry cows among 28 herds. top producers include Ern Holzer and Brackin Bros. cattle. A Holstein cow owned by Ern Holzer leads with 656.1 lbs butterfat. notable younger cows and beef transactions noted. A November tester conference is announced for West in Fayette Winneshiek and Chickasaw counties.
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Brackin Bros
Ern Holzer
Clyde Blunt
Ida GJ
Geo. Metzger
Sadie
Harry Wenger
Topsy
Kiple & O’brien
Edna
Rose
Jess
Wallace Peters
Nina Pbh
Zoe
Kiple & O'Brien
Iowa State Holstein Breeders
Waterloo
Floyd Gilley
Fayette
Winneshiek
Chickasaw
Court House
West
R. F. Williams
Religion Influencing Patriotism Sermon Series Planned
The M. E. Church notes a sermon series on Religion Influencing Patriotism as Armistice and Thanksgiving Day approach. Morning worship is at 10 and Sunday School at 11. An evening service announcement will be made after the morning service. Ladies' Aid hosts and a Leadership Training School for Fayette County Sunday school teachers are announced for November 14 to 18. Ernest Starr, Pastor.
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Meyer School
Marion Township
Elizabeth Skarshoug
Clareine Torkelson
H. D. Yack
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lotz
Fayette County
Fayette
Elgin
St. Paul
Ernest i Starr
Paator
October a Flowery Month in Southeast Missouri
The Democrat Benton Missouri reports October stays warm with no killing frost, gardens show over seventy varieties blooming, cosmos and snow on the mountain appear along roadways with asters, chrysanthemums, and daisies in abundance. Also notes Bible class M E church November meeting at Mrs Mosby’s home with program including Bull Call Jewish Festivals and Palestine topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Pinney
Missouri
Democrat
Benton
M. BE. Church
Fire destroys Yearous home and summer kitchen
Sunday afternoon a fire at the Yearous residence burned the summer kitchen and ruined the house. Neighbors and a favorable wind aided firefighting efforts. the cause remains unknown. Mr and Mrs Yearous, members of the Farm Fire Association, lament the missed protection for other buildings.
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Jerome
Jerome Yearous
Lena Hunsberger
Yearous
Yesrous
Farm Fire Association
Hallowe'en Passes Quietly in Elgin with Caution
Hallowe'en went smoothly in Elgin though a few youths turned boisterous. Officials urge judgement in pranks and warn that property damage on Hallowe'en is unlawful, with liability for any losses. The article hopes for more constructive fun next year.
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Hallowe'en
Elgin
Echo Late, Grover Sickness Delays Publication
The Echo runs late this week due to sickness of Linotype operator Chas Grover who was absent most of Wednesday. Expect schedule to resume normally next week. Elgin Chapter Mrs Elizabeth Neuenschwander of O E 8 will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Schori as Fayette hosts over the weekend with Wolver ine High tops Max Thoma noted.
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The
Echo
Chas. Grover
C. E
Elgin
Elizabeth Neuenschwander
O. E
Fayette
Albert Alar
Schori
Wolverine High Tops
Max Thoma
Elgin Falls 13 0 To Arlington In Hard Fought Game
The Purple and White suffer their first setback of the season at Arlington last Friday with a 13 to 0 score. Arlington capitalized on two blocked punts and a late Statue of Liberty play to seal the win while Elgin struggled with penalties and injuries.
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Arlington
Elgin
Fayette
Clemena’ Gyn
H. F.becker
H. 8. Steele
Bruce Gates
Business College of Waterloo
Gates
Evangeline
Two Cities
Dickens
Phyllis
Russell Kohler
Wideawakes
Becker
Steele
Geraldine Kohler
Manchester
Robert Kohler
Bowen House Sold to Loftsgard on Center Street
The Elgin Land Agency sold the Mrs E E Bowen residence on Center street on Monday to H T Loftsgard of near Gander. Mrs Bowen will likely leave Elgin to join her daughter in New York state. Locals welcome the Loftsgards as good new neighbors.
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BOWEN
Elgin Land Agency
E. E. Bowen
Center Street
H. T. Loftsgard
Near
Gander
3000 Pounds Of Sweets Purchase By J A Boleyn
J A Boleyn says he placed a large candy order for a ton and a half, aiming to outstrip all his past buys. The bulk purchase secures a better price and will benefit his customers during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Boleyn
Mr. Boleyn
New Cement Mixer Delivers Local Construction Service
A notice to Elgin residents announces the purchase of a Handy Andy cement mixer ready for quick deployment nationwide. The ad promises versatile cement work and urges contact through Gottfred Pfister for terms. Silver Leaf Lodge A F and A M meet Tuesday evening November 9 for regular session with a request for attendance and a meal.
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Elgin
Gottfred Pfister
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
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Iowa Briefs
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Vine Street
Mr. Wagner
Argo-Gazette
Cresco
Dixon
Ilinois
Foster Strube
L. J. Maxwell
Town
Independence
Strube
Readlyn Produce Company
Cedar County Board of Supervisors
Tipton
Wrucoma
Waucoma
Pioneer Rock Church
Baptist Church
Alf Wenger
Mr. Morgan
Center School
Gladys Munger
Stern
Elgin C. T. A
M. E. Church Notes
Hallowe'en Passed
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